Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 presents a classic 1080p-oriented setup. In Lockdown Protocol, this combination produces playable frame rates at lower settings, but the data shows it struggles significantly at higher resolutions and presets. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, ranking, and setting recommendations based strictly on the benchmark results.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data indicates 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo achieves consistently playable frame rates. At this resolution, average FPS ranges from 42.8 (Ultra) to 83.9 (Low), while 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 drop below 60 FPS in most presets.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19221, which places it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-8700K (19210) and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1335U (19167). It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS by 0.7% (19364) and the AMD EPYC 7773X by 1.3% (18979).

Q: How does the GPU stack up against its competition?

A: The RX 580’s average benchmark score is 13559, putting it in a near dead heat with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (13564, 0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 (13549, 0.1% ahead). It is 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 455 (13416) and 1.1% behind the NVIDIA P106-090 (13716).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor. Looking at resolution scaling, dropping from 4K Ultra to 1080p Ultra only improves FPS from 19.4 to 42.8. The CPU has a strong multi-core score of 16518 in Cinebench R23, indicating it has headroom, but the RX 580’s 8 GB of VRAM and older GCN 4.0 architecture cannot keep up at higher pixel counts.

Q: What is the playable settings preset for 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 83.9 FPS, which is the only preset that clears 80 FPS. The Medium preset achieves 62.7 FPS, which is also smooth. High and Ultra presets drop to 50.3 and 42.8 FPS respectively, which are less consistent.

Q: How significant is the difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 59.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 30.2 FPS. This is a difference of 29.5 FPS, showing that the visual fidelity gains from Ultra come at a steep performance cost that pushes the experience below 60 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is the centerpiece of this benchmark's performance profile. Its specifications are dated but functional: 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and the GPU operates at a base clock of 1257 MHz with a boost clock of 1340 MHz. The memory clock runs at 2000 MHz, or 8 Gbps effective.

In Lockdown Protocol, these specs translate to a clear pattern. The GPU’s 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 193.0 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient for 1080p gaming but are quickly overwhelmed at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for the game's demands at 1080p, but the 4K Ultra result of 19.4 FPS indicates the card is fully saturated by the pixel workload, not the texture data.

The RX 580's benchmark percentile of 53 (against all GPUs) and average score of 13559 show it is a mid-pack performer. Its nearest rival, the GTX 570, has a virtually identical average score (13564), which shows the RX 580 is firmly in the last-generation performance tier. The GCN 4.0 architecture supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3, which means it can run the game's API features, but the raw throughput is the bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 1518 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations, indicating that while it can run the game, it is far from optimized for high-end performance.

The ranking reflects the GPU's age more than the CPU's capability. The i5-12400F is a solid processor, with a percentile of 77 against all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 19221. Its nearest rival, the i7-8700K, is essentially identical in performance (delta of 0.1%). However, the GPU's percentile of 53 and average score of 13559 drag the overall combo down. The CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p, but the GPU is the ceiling for the system's output.

For context, the RX 580’s performance is nearly identical to the GTX 950 (delta of 0.1%), which is a much older card. This suggests the combo is suited for budget-conscious 1080p gaming, but it will not compete with modern mid-range or high-end systems in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data shows a clear hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its best results: Low presets average 83.9 FPS, Medium averages 62.7 FPS, High averages 50.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 42.8 FPS. This is the only resolution where the combo consistently reaches or exceeds 60 FPS on lower presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset averages 59.7 FPS, which is just under the 60 FPS mark. Medium averages 46.3 FPS, High averages 39.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 30.2 FPS. None of these results are ideal for a fast-paced FPS, as they introduce noticeable stutter and reduced responsiveness.

At 3840x2160, the combo is out of its depth. The Low preset averages 41.8 FPS, Medium averages 30.9 FPS, High averages 25.8 FPS, and Ultra averages only 19.4 FPS. These numbers are largely unplayable for a competitive shooter, as the frame rate is too low to track targets accurately.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU bottleneck. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 42.8 at 1080p to 30.2 at 1440p (a decrease of 12.6 FPS), and then to 19.4 at 4K (a further decrease of 10.8 FPS). This is a steep, non-linear drop that is characteristic of a GPU being overwhelmed by pixel count.

At Low settings, the scaling is slightly better but still severe. The FPS drops from 83.9 at 1080p to 59.7 at 1440p, and then to 41.8 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low is roughly 50%, while at Ultra it is roughly 55%. This indicates that the RX 580’s 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the higher resolution demands.

The data points to the GPU as the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to remain relatively flat across resolutions at lower settings. Instead, the FPS drops consistently, meaning the GPU is fully utilized and cannot render more pixels in the same time frame. The i5-12400F’s high single-core score (2332 in Cinebench R23) is not the issue; the RX 580’s limited pixel rate (42.88 GPixel/s) is the constraint.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience in Lockdown Protocol, the data strongly favors the 1080p resolution with the Low or Medium preset. The Low preset at 1080p yields an average of 83.9 FPS, which is ideal for a fast-paced FPS. This ensures smooth camera movement and quick target acquisition. The Medium preset at 62.7 FPS is also viable if you want slightly better visuals, but it is closer to the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1440p, only the Low preset (59.7 FPS) is playable, and it is borderline. If you have a 1440p monitor, you may need to accept the Low preset and deal with occasional dips below 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 46.3 FPS is not recommended for competitive play, as the frame pacing will be inconsistent.

The High and Ultra presets are not recommended at any resolution above 1080p. At 1080p Ultra, the 42.8 FPS average is too low for a shooter, and at 1440p or 4K, the results (30.2 and 19.4 FPS) are unplayable. The performance cost of moving from Medium to Ultra is not worth the visual gain, as the FPS drops by roughly 20 FPS at 1080p (from 62.7 to 42.8). For this hardware, the optimal configuration is 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which provides the highest average FPS and the most consistent gameplay experience.